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Review: COME BLOW YOUR HORN at New Theatre Restaurant
by Alan Portner - December 10, 2022
New Theatre Restaurant’s new production of Neil Simon’s COME BLOW YOUR HORN is a holiday gift to its audiences. It is a charming, gentle entertainment that rekindles a time when you were too busy laughing to worry about anything else.
Review: PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL at KC Music Hall
by Alan Portner - December 08, 2022
Very entertaining - if not high concept. Pretty Woman is a hoot.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards; Unicorn Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW - December 05, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
THE JEWISH NUTCRACKER Comes to The White Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2022
The perfect holiday confection will 'spin' into The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center (The J) as 'The Jewish Nutcracker' returns for its second year with a total of three performances.
Theatre in the Park INDOOR Presents SEUSSICAL This Month
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2022
The Whos, as well as Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and Gertrude McFuzz are all here for the holidays as Theatre in the Park INDOOR presents 'Seussical The Musical'!
Kansas City Actors Theatre Announces 2023/2024 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2022
Classic plays, new works, and modern adaptations make up the incredible plays featured in Kansas City Actors Theatre 2023-2024 season. KCAT has announced its 19th Season of productions that showcase the leading professional theater talent in Kansas City – local and familiar favorites, KCAT founders, and exciting new artists to KCAT’s stage.
Tommy James & The Shondells Come to Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in April 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts has announced the chart-topping Tommy James & The Shondells for a one-night engagement on April 1, 2023, in Muriel Kauffman Theatre.
Coterie Theatre Leader Joette Pelster Has Died, After Distinguished Arts Admin Career
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2022
Coterie Theatre Executive Director Joette Pelster, 71, has passed away peacefully at home in her sleep. Earlier this month, she had announced her intent to retire this coming January. She had joined the professional non-profit organization 28 years ago, and led the theatre to impressive heights. Under her leadership, The Coterie grew from an annual budget of $600,000 to $1.6 million.
Music Theatre Heritage Announces Casting for A SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS SHOW Next Month
by BWW News Desk - November 27, 2022
The production is directed and choreographed by MTH Artistic Associate Emily Shackelford, making her professional directing debut. The talented six-person ensemble features Chelcie Abercrombie, Taylor Avazpour, Valerie Chamberlain, Arthur Clifford, Catera Combs, and Douglass Walker.
BUDDY'S HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS Comes To Music Theater Heritage
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2022
Music Theater Heritage has announced the return of the popular seasonal spectacular - “Buddy's Holly Jolly Christmas” -  a festive Rock & Roll concert performed by award-winning actor and musician, Zachary Stevenson.
Voting Now Open For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards
by BWW Awards - November 22, 2022
Voting is now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE is Coming to Kansas City Music Hall This Week
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2022
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE is set to dazzle Kansas City audiences with its acclaimed and whimsical holiday spectacular! As the nation’s premiere family holiday tradition, CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE will convey the magic of the holiday season through a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts.
Starlight Announces Single Ticket Presale For Black Friday and Cyber Monday
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
For the first time ever, Starlight will make single tickets for next summer's Broadway season available for a limited time only, Friday, November 25 through Monday, November 28 - Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Single Tickets to SIX in Kansas City Go On Sale Next Week
by BWW News Desk - November 18, 2022
PNC Broadway in Kansas City has announced that single tickets for the Tony Award-winning electrifying new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony-Award winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will go on sale Monday, November 21 at 10:00 a.m. 
Coterie Leader Joette Pelster Announces Retirement
by BWW News Desk - November 17, 2022
Longtime Executive Director of The Coterie Theatre, Joette Pelster, has announced her retirement from the organization she has led for 28 years.
Starlight Announces LEGALLY BLONDE as Final Show in the 2023 AdventHealth Broadway Series
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2022
Put on your pink and revel in a light-hearted look at 21st-century female empowerment with Legally Blonde The Musical playing at Starlight Theatre July 7 – 13, 2023.
SIX National Tour is Coming to the Music Hall in February 2023
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2022
The National Tour of SIX is a part of the 22-23 PNC BROADWAY IN KANSAS CITY series and will take the Music Hall stage February 28–March 5, 2023.
Midwest Trust Center Presents tenThing Brass Ensemble and the Doug Talley Quartet
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2022
The Midwest Trust Center (formerly Carlsen Center), invites audiences to ring in the holiday season with tenThing Brass Ensemble and the Doug Talley Quartet this December.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Comes to the Coterie This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
The Coterie Theatre rings in the holiday season by bringing the beloved animated special, A Charlie Brown Christmas, to life on stage featuring a live jazz trio playing Vince Guaraldi’s original arrangements.
My Power Of One Launches Global Song Competition ONE SONG
by BWW News Desk - October 26, 2022
Award-winning filmmaker, founder of Heartland Films and My Power of One Sue Vicory has launched a global song writing competition titled 'One Song.' Five finalists will be named in February 2023 and will perform their works on stage to a live audience in Kansas City on May 5, 2023.
Review: TELL-TALE ELECTRIC POE OPENS IN KANSAS CITY AT at The Coterie Theatre
by Steve Wilson - October 24, 2022
Three of the master of the macabre, Edgar Allen Poe’s most frightening and grizzly pieces appear on the main stage of The Coterie Theatre through October 30 with TELL-TALE ELECTRIC POE. Adapted and directed by Jeff Church, Producing and Artistic Director of The Coterie, TELL-TALE ELECTRIC POE is suitable for families with children 10 years and older. What did our critic think of TELL-TALE ELECTRIC POE OPENS IN KANSAS CITY AT at The Coterie Theatre?
The White Theatre to Present THE ADDAMS FAMILY This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2022
Join Gomez, Morticia and the whole kooky, spooky family as they take up residence at The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre of The Jewish Community Center (The J) in musical 'The Addams Family' as the opening production of its 2022-2023 season. 'The Addams Family' opens on Saturday evening, Oct. 29 (7:30 p.m. curtain) and continues through Nov. 20.
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Announces THE VOICE Featuring Renowned Vocalist Deborah Brown
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2022
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Executive Director Lea Petrie today announced the next concert for the 2022-2023 20th Anniversary season, The Voice featuring guest artist Deborah Brown, Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m. at the Helzberg Hall of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (1601 Broadway, KCMO 64108).
Submit Nominations For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards Before October 31st
by BWW Awards - October 12, 2022
There's still time left to submit nominations for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards before the deadline at 11:59 PM ET on October 31st!
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Music Theater Heritage
by Alan Portner - October 10, 2022
Playing now at Music Theater Heritage through October 23 at Crown Center is an imaginative new production of 1965's Tony award winning Best Musical 'Man of La Mancha' offered by Musical Theater Heritage.

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